Bangladesh Moves Ahead with $1bn Matarbari Shipbuilding Hub
21, July 2026
Bangladesh has approved the $1 billion Matarbari Green Dockyard proposal in principle and sent it for technical and financial appraisal.
Blogs forJuly 21st, 2026
Pirate Group Remains Aboard Tanker Hijacked off Yemen
21, July 2026
A pirate action group remains aboard an unnamed chemical/oil tanker hijacked off Yemen. The vessel was reported near Bereeda as authorities monitored its movement towards Somali waters.
Germany Offshore Wind Capacity Reaches 10.8GW in H1 2026
21, July 2026
Germany commissioned 1,077MW of offshore wind capacity in H1 2026, taking its installed fleet to 10.8GW as industry groups called for changes to the auction framework.
Inside Hanwha’s Smart Yards Modernizing Shipbuilding in Geoje and Philadelphia
21, July 2026
Hanwha Ocean is extending digital production systems and welding robots from its Geoje smart yard to Hanwha Philly Shipyard alongside a $5 billion infrastructure programme.
Avenir LNG Launches Avenir Ambition in Nantong
21, July 2026
Avenir LNG has launched Avenir Ambition at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering in China. The vessel will join the fleet after final outfitting is completed.
TWD Completes Fengmiao I Jacket Seafastening Design
21, July 2026
TWD has completed seafastening grillage designs for transporting Fengmiao I offshore wind jackets from Korea to Taiwan in its first collaboration with SK Oceanplant.
Altera Infrastructure FPSO Business Completes Carlyle Acquisition
21, July 2026
Altera Infrastructure’s FPSO business has completed its acquisition by Carlyle and begun operating independently under the Altera brand, led by chief executive officer Chris Brett.
Vår Energi and BlueNord Agree $1.3 Billion Merger
21, July 2026
Vår Energi and BlueNord have agreed to a $1.3 billion merger combining offshore oil and gas assets in Norway and Denmark, with closing expected around the end of 2026.
MOL-Managed LNG Saturn Crew Receives IMO Commendation for Malacca Strait Rescue
21, July 2026
The crew of MOL-managed LNG Saturn received an IMO Letter of Commendation after rescuing six people from KM Limadai 8 in the Strait of Malacca.
